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The Water Man

  • 20202020
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.9K
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Rosario Dawson, David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
Gunner (Chavis) sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest -- but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner's father (Oyelowo), who will stop at nothing to find them and in the process will discover who his son really is.
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A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers.A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers.A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Oyelowo
  • Writer
    • Emma Needell
  • Stars
    • David Oyelowo
    • Amiah Miller
    • Lonnie Chavis
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Oyelowo
  • Writer
    • Emma Needell
  • Stars
    • David Oyelowo
    • Amiah Miller
    • Lonnie Chavis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
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    The Water Man
    Trailer 2:15
    The Water Man

    Photos12

    Rosario Dawson, David Oyelowo, and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Alfred Molina, Rosario Dawson, David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Amiah Miller in The Water Man (2020)
    Rosario Dawson and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Amiah Miller and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Alfred Molina and David Oyelowo in The Water Man (2020)
    Rosario Dawson and David Oyelowo in The Water Man (2020)
    Amiah Miller and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Rosario Dawson and David Oyelowo in The Water Man (2020)
    David Oyelowo and Lonnie Chavis in The Water Man (2020)
    Amiah Miller in The Water Man (2020)

    Top cast

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    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Amos Booneas Amos Boone
    Amiah Miller
    Amiah Miller
    • Jo Rileyas Jo Riley
    Lonnie Chavis
    Lonnie Chavis
    • Gunner Booneas Gunner Boone
    Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson
    • Mary Booneas Mary Boone
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Sheriff Goodwinas Sheriff Goodwin
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Jim Busseyas Jim Bussey
    Aaron Trainor
    • George Rileyas George Riley
    Ted Rooney
    Ted Rooney
    • Edward Schaalas Edward Schaal
    Jessica Oyelowo
    Jessica Oyelowo
    • Missus Bakemeyeras Missus Bakemeyer
    John Henry Whitaker
    John Henry Whitaker
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Jennifer Lanier
    Jennifer Lanier
    • Hospice Nurseas Hospice Nurse
    Colby Dahlstrom
    • Preacheras Preacher
    Adam Dunlap
    Adam Dunlap
    • Officer Jake Williamsas Officer Jake Williams
    Josh Trerise
    • Boy #1as Boy #1
    Jack Lanning
    • Boy #2as Boy #2
    Brianne Huggins
    • Sarah Schaalas Sarah Schaal
    Peter James DeLuca
    Peter James DeLuca
    • Drowned Manas Drowned Man
    • (uncredited)
    Mike D Harris
    Mike D Harris
    • Cemetery Mourneras Cemetery Mourner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Oyelowo
    • Writer
      • Emma Needell
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First feature film to be directed by David Oyelowo.
    • Quotes

      Jo Riley: [singing] One two... three four... close your eyes/windows lock your doors/ Cause you'll never know for sure/Who it is/that he's looking for

    • Crazy credits
      The vignettes of Gunner's graphic novel are shown during the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Rosario Dawson/Dr. Anthony Fauci/Anitta (2021)

    User reviews81

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Ignore the negative reviews.
    This was a good movie with a good message. It's geared for a younger/family audience but that's not a bad thing. The movie has a point at the end of it and that's better than most movies these days. Worth watching in my opinion.
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    • rphanley
    • Sep 7, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El hombre del agua
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Harpo Films
      • ShivHans Pictures
      • Yoruba Saxon Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $383,234
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $181,046
      • May 9, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $383,234
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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